This course focuses on the molecular mechanisms that turn a normal cell into a cancer cell.We will explore the regulation of cell cycle progression, the control of transcription regulation and the signaling networks that enable cells to execute vital processes such as growth, division and migration, and how malfunctioning of these processes may lead to tumour formation and metastasis. The students will be introduced to state-of-the-art methods in molecular cancer research and strategies for developing drugs to halt the formation of tumours.

Period
05-08-2013 - 09-08-2013 (1 weeks)

Target group
Advanced bachelors/ beginning masters in the (bio)medical and life sciences with a background in molecular biology, cell biology and genetics/ genomics as well as proficiency in English. Applicants go through a selection procedure. Maximum number of participants: 20.

Course aim
After following the course, students should be able to explain how cancer develops, which techniques and models are used to study the cancer process, and how knowledge of the cancer process can be used to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Credits
1.5 ECTS credits



Certificate of Attendance

Course fee
EUR 500: Course + course materials + housing

EUR 300: Course + course materials

Course leader
Dr. Annelies Speksnijder

Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.

Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
E-mail: summerschool@uu.nl
Phone: 0031302534400